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Data Analyst Intern roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. The 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build analytical experience, complete your I-983 training plan, and pursue long-term sponsorship.
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W2 contract, min of 2 months
ONSITE out of Plano, TX
W2 $42/hr
Key Responsibilities
This role primarily supports Brand Execution and Retail Operations reporting. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Workflow Audit & Documentation: Audit and document the current library of Alteryx workflows, including macros, joins, formulas, data blending logic, and scheduled outputs that support Brand Execution and Retail Operations reporting.
- KNIME Migration & Validation: Rebuild and validate equivalent (or improved) logic in KNIME Analytics Platform, ensuring output parity with existing Alteryx-generated reports before cutover.
- AI-Enabled Reporting Solution: Design and build an AI-assisted internal reporting/dashboard solution (leveraging KNIME's AI extensions and/or other generative AI tools) to display migrated workflow output for internal stakeholders only - no external or customer-facing data exposure.
- Stakeholder Partnership & Sign-Off: Partner with the Business Process Manager and business stakeholders (channel managers, program managers) to confirm requirements, test outputs, and obtain sign-off on migrated workflows.
- Documentation & Knowledge Assets: Produce clear documentation: a workflow inventory, a migration runbook, a KNIME workflow style guide, and a summary of the AI reporting solution's architecture and data sources.
- QA & Issue Resolution: Perform QA and troubleshoot data discrepancies between legacy Alteryx outputs and new KNIME outputs, escalating and resolving issues quickly given the fixed project timeline.
- Knowledge Transfer & Training: Deliver a knowledge-transfer session to the internal team covering how to maintain, extend, and troubleshoot the new KNIME workflows and AI reporting tool after the engagement ends.
Key Technologies & Tools
- Data Preparation & ETL: Alteryx Designer, KNIME Analytics Platform, SQL
- Visualization & Reporting: Tableau, KNIME dashboard/reporting extensions
- AI & Automation: Claude, Gemini, KNIME AI extensions, or comparable generative AI tools
- Collaboration & Communication: Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook)
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- 3+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining workflows in Alteryx Designer (data blending, macros, spatial and predictive tools).
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with KNIME Analytics Platform; prior experience migrating workflows from another ETL/analytics tool into KNIME strongly preferred.
- Practical experience using AI/LLM tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini, or similar) to build, accelerate, or automate reporting and data solutions.
- Strong SQL skills and general ETL/data-blending proficiency.
- Familiarity with Tableau or comparable BI/visualization tools, and an understanding of how to translate existing dashboards into a new platform.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver production-ready results within an aggressive, fixed 60-day timeline.
- Excellent written documentation and stakeholder communication skills; comfortable presenting technical work to non-technical audiences.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience supporting retail operations, merchandising, or facility maintenance reporting (Brand Execution, fixture installs, compliance, or R&M reporting a plus).
- Background in business process management or process improvement.
- Experience deploying AI tooling in a data-governance-aware, internal-only environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
KNIME Data & Analytics Engineer
W2 contract, min of 2 months
ONSITE out of Plano, TX
W2 $42/hr
Key Responsibilities
This role primarily supports Brand Execution and Retail Operations reporting. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Workflow Audit & Documentation: Audit and document the current library of Alteryx workflows, including macros, joins, formulas, data blending logic, and scheduled outputs that support Brand Execution and Retail Operations reporting.
- KNIME Migration & Validation: Rebuild and validate equivalent (or improved) logic in KNIME Analytics Platform, ensuring output parity with existing Alteryx-generated reports before cutover.
- AI-Enabled Reporting Solution: Design and build an AI-assisted internal reporting/dashboard solution (leveraging KNIME's AI extensions and/or other generative AI tools) to display migrated workflow output for internal stakeholders only - no external or customer-facing data exposure.
- Stakeholder Partnership & Sign-Off: Partner with the Business Process Manager and business stakeholders (channel managers, program managers) to confirm requirements, test outputs, and obtain sign-off on migrated workflows.
- Documentation & Knowledge Assets: Produce clear documentation: a workflow inventory, a migration runbook, a KNIME workflow style guide, and a summary of the AI reporting solution's architecture and data sources.
- QA & Issue Resolution: Perform QA and troubleshoot data discrepancies between legacy Alteryx outputs and new KNIME outputs, escalating and resolving issues quickly given the fixed project timeline.
- Knowledge Transfer & Training: Deliver a knowledge-transfer session to the internal team covering how to maintain, extend, and troubleshoot the new KNIME workflows and AI reporting tool after the engagement ends.
Key Technologies & Tools
- Data Preparation & ETL: Alteryx Designer, KNIME Analytics Platform, SQL
- Visualization & Reporting: Tableau, KNIME dashboard/reporting extensions
- AI & Automation: Claude, Gemini, KNIME AI extensions, or comparable generative AI tools
- Collaboration & Communication: Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook)
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- 3+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining workflows in Alteryx Designer (data blending, macros, spatial and predictive tools).
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with KNIME Analytics Platform; prior experience migrating workflows from another ETL/analytics tool into KNIME strongly preferred.
- Practical experience using AI/LLM tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini, or similar) to build, accelerate, or automate reporting and data solutions.
- Strong SQL skills and general ETL/data-blending proficiency.
- Familiarity with Tableau or comparable BI/visualization tools, and an understanding of how to translate existing dashboards into a new platform.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver production-ready results within an aggressive, fixed 60-day timeline.
- Excellent written documentation and stakeholder communication skills; comfortable presenting technical work to non-technical audiences.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience supporting retail operations, merchandising, or facility maintenance reporting (Brand Execution, fixture installs, compliance, or R&M reporting a plus).
- Background in business process management or process improvement.
- Experience deploying AI tooling in a data-governance-aware, internal-only environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Analyst Intern
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to a USCIS-approved STEM field. Statistics, computer science, and information systems all qualify, but interdisciplinary degrees sometimes carry non-STEM CIP codes that block the extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters for their E-Verify Company ID or check enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search. A data-focused internship at a startup or research firm may lack E-Verify enrollment, making your STEM OPT extension invalid from day one.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable analytics goals
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just job duties. Frame goals around skills like predictive modeling, SQL query optimization, or dashboard development so your DSO and employer can sign off without revision requests.
Target employers with active STEM OPT hiring patterns
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Analyst Intern roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, so you spend time on applications where your work authorization is already understood.
Time your OPT start date to maximize the extension window
USCIS requires you to apply for the STEM OPT extension no later than 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Applying early gives you a 180-day cap-gap buffer if you later pursue H-1B visa sponsorship during the same authorization period.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark internship offers
STEM OPT employers must pay you the prevailing wage for your role and location. Pull the Level I wage for your SOC code in the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate, so you can flag underpaying offers that may indicate the employer isn't prepared for OPT compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Analyst Intern role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree carries an approved STEM CIP code and the role directly applies that field of study. Data analyst positions typically align with STEM degrees in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or information systems. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your CIP code against the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before recommending the extension on your I-20.
How do I verify that a Data Analyst Intern employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact for the company's E-Verify Company ID during the offer stage, before you accept. You can also search employer enrollment status through the E-Verify website. If the employer can't confirm enrollment, you can't use your STEM OPT extension there, regardless of how well the role fits your degree.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Data Analyst Intern position?
The I-983 must describe how the internship uses and develops skills from your STEM degree. For a data analyst role, list specific learning goals such as applying statistical methods to business data, building ETL pipelines, or producing reports using tools like Python, R, or SQL. Vague descriptions like 'gaining work experience' get flagged by DSOs and slow down your authorization.
Can I stay authorized if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
Yes, through cap-gap protection. If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and it's selected in the lottery, your work authorization automatically extends through September 30 of that fiscal year while USCIS processes the petition. You must remain employed with the same employer and maintain your F-1 status throughout this period.
Where can I find Data Analyst Intern roles that are verified for STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Data Analyst Intern positions filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify, which is the foundational requirement for STEM OPT eligibility. Searching there saves you from spending time on applications at companies that can't legally employ you under the extension, and from discovering the issue after you've already started the offer process.